ENAM04: Fourth International Conference on Exotic Nuclei and Atomic Masses ABSTRACT
ENAM is a triennial international conference series devoted to the physics of nuclei far from stability and radioactive ion beams (RIB). RIB science is extremely broad and diverse. It spans the gamut from nuclear structure to astrophysics, tests of fundamental laws of nature, and myriad applications. Nevertheless, it is characterized by several encompassing themes that reflect the major challenges facing modern science today, and it has deep links to many other fields.
The scientifing challenges discussed at ENAM will include the following compelling questions: * How are the heavy elements created and how do nuclear properties influence the stars? * What is the structure of atomic nuclei and how do complex systems derive their properties from their individual constituents? * How can complex many-body systems display such astonishing regularities and which new symmetries characterize exotic nuclei? * What are the fundamental symmetries of nature?
Worldwide, the study of exotic nuclei is in rapid advance. With the large number of radioactive ion beam facilities that are operating, under construction, and proposed, ENAM is a unique forum to discuss the exciting developments in the field, including experimental discoveries, theoretical modeling, technological advances, and applications. The Fourth Conference will be at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia USA. The timing of the meeting is excellent. The recent Nuclear Physics Long Range Plan has identified the Rare Isotope Accelerator as the highest priority for new construction in nuclear physics for the United States. For the RIA community in the USA, and for the RIB community worldwide, ENAM is the single most important meeting.
